Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis
Urban environments are dynamic landscapes shaped by a multitude of factors, including environmental conditions and socio-economic influences. This study systematically investigates how various factors shape urban plant diversity in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, focusing on 30 key drivers incl...
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| author | Hai-Li Zhang Hai-Li Zhang Mir Muhammad Nizamani Lin-Yuan Guo Jianpeng Cui Josep Padullés Cubino Alice C. Hughes Hua-Feng Wang Hua-Feng Wang |
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| description | Urban environments are dynamic landscapes shaped by a multitude of factors, including environmental conditions and socio-economic influences. This study systematically investigates how various factors shape urban plant diversity in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, focusing on 30 key drivers including socio-economic aspects, biophysical conditions, landscape elements, and management practices. Our research methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of these factors’ impact on six types of urban plant species: spontaneous, native spontaneous, exotic spontaneous, cultivated, native cultivated, and exotic cultivated. Conducted in urban areas with varying population densities and landscape features, our sampling approach aimed to understand the species’ distribution patterns. We discovered significant correlations between plant species diversity and specific environmental and socio-economic variables. Our results indicate that spontaneous species are prevalent in densely populated areas with strong social ties, whereas areas rich in tree and shrub cover see fewer such species. Native cultivated species favor more serene, less urbanized landscapes, while exotic cultivated species are predominantly found in economically affluent areas with diverse vegetation. These findings offer valuable insights for urban planning and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the need for customized greening strategies that align with local environmental and social contexts. By adopting such tailored approaches, urban planners can more effectively manage landscapes, enrich green spaces, and foster biodiverse, sustainable ecosystems. This research not only enhances our understanding of urban plant biodiversity but also lays the groundwork for future studies and policy-making, promoting harmonious integration of diverse plant life within urban settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8f9f2685669d467e9c4c7e9076ec5b9f2024-02-13T04:36:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution2296-701X2024-02-011210.3389/fevo.2024.13443431344343Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysisHai-Li Zhang0Hai-Li Zhang1Mir Muhammad Nizamani2Lin-Yuan Guo3Jianpeng Cui4Josep Padullés Cubino5Alice C. Hughes6Hua-Feng Wang7Hua-Feng Wang8Collaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High‐Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, School of Breeding and Multiplication, Hainan University, Sanya, ChinaHainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, School of Life and Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, ChinaDepartment of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College, Guizhou University, Guiyang, ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High‐Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, School of Breeding and Multiplication, Hainan University, Sanya, ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High‐Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, School of Breeding and Multiplication, Hainan University, Sanya, ChinaCentre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF), Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainSchool of Biological Sciences, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High‐Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, School of Breeding and Multiplication, Hainan University, Sanya, ChinaHainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, School of Life and Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, ChinaUrban environments are dynamic landscapes shaped by a multitude of factors, including environmental conditions and socio-economic influences. This study systematically investigates how various factors shape urban plant diversity in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, focusing on 30 key drivers including socio-economic aspects, biophysical conditions, landscape elements, and management practices. Our research methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of these factors’ impact on six types of urban plant species: spontaneous, native spontaneous, exotic spontaneous, cultivated, native cultivated, and exotic cultivated. Conducted in urban areas with varying population densities and landscape features, our sampling approach aimed to understand the species’ distribution patterns. We discovered significant correlations between plant species diversity and specific environmental and socio-economic variables. Our results indicate that spontaneous species are prevalent in densely populated areas with strong social ties, whereas areas rich in tree and shrub cover see fewer such species. Native cultivated species favor more serene, less urbanized landscapes, while exotic cultivated species are predominantly found in economically affluent areas with diverse vegetation. These findings offer valuable insights for urban planning and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the need for customized greening strategies that align with local environmental and social contexts. By adopting such tailored approaches, urban planners can more effectively manage landscapes, enrich green spaces, and foster biodiverse, sustainable ecosystems. This research not only enhances our understanding of urban plant biodiversity but also lays the groundwork for future studies and policy-making, promoting harmonious integration of diverse plant life within urban settings.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2024.1344343/fullurban plant diversitysocio-economic factorsbiophysical conditionslandscape managementbiodiversity conservationurban planning |
| spellingShingle | Hai-Li Zhang Hai-Li Zhang Mir Muhammad Nizamani Lin-Yuan Guo Jianpeng Cui Josep Padullés Cubino Alice C. Hughes Hua-Feng Wang Hua-Feng Wang Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution urban plant diversity socio-economic factors biophysical conditions landscape management biodiversity conservation urban planning |
| title | Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis |
| title_full | Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis |
| title_fullStr | Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis |
| title_short | Interplay of socio-economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity: a comprehensive analysis |
| title_sort | interplay of socio economic and environmental factors in shaping urban plant biodiversity a comprehensive analysis |
| topic | urban plant diversity socio-economic factors biophysical conditions landscape management biodiversity conservation urban planning |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2024.1344343/full |
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